The Ultimate Guide To Hair Extensions In Tampa
Getting hair extensions? Read our guide to learn about our different hair extension methods.
If you’re curious about hair extensions – or already a big fan like we are – you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a handy guide on the most popular types of hair extensions that we install at Hair Extensions Inc in Tampa. We LOVE hair extensions so it’s pretty much all we do! At our salon, we cut, color and customize weft extensions and advanced hair extension methods from sew in weaves to hand tied extensions and everything in between. We own our hair extensions so if we don’t have it, we can create it.
Check out our guide below to see which method suits you!
Hair Extension Methods
Hand Tied Extensions
Using our own exclusive line of hand-tied weft hair extensions made from 100% European Double Drawn remy hair, hand tied extensions are installed seamlessly to give a very natural blend. They are available in an array of different colors so they can be matched to your hair perfectly. They are installed in rows using tiny silicone microbeads and then gently secured with needle and thread. These hair extensions are one of the most popular methods out today with lots of versatility and instant fullness.
Benefits of Hand Tied Extensions
- Gentle on hair
- Easily blended with your natural hair
- Hair feels very light, never heavy
- No braids, clips or adhesives used
- Hair is reusable for 9 to 12 months
Perfect Match
Ideal for finer hair types because the weft is very thin however they can be installed with any hair type. We have a full collection of hair extensions in all hair types to blend…seamlessly.
Wear if you want natural looking fullness. This allows your extensions to be intermixed with your own hair. Best for finer, straight or naturally wavy hair.
Styling
Style options are endless because of the placement of extensions around the entire head. Wear in upstyles, ponytails or braids or heat-styled with flatiron or curling wand.
Maintenance & Wear
Hair needs to be at least 4-6 inches long to install. Wear up to 4 to 8 weeks before adjustment is needed. With proper care, hair can be reused and can last up to 1 year.
Beaded Row Extensions
Beaded row extensions are similar to hand tied extensions as far as the installation but the weft is much thicker. Using our machine made 100% Virgin Remy hair, beaded row extensions are installed with precision to give length and fullness. With machine wefts, we can order almost any texture and color as well as color match them by hand at the salon. They are installed in rows using tiny silicone microbeads and then gently secured with needle and thread to blend into your hair. This is a very easy way to get length and fullness.
Benefits of Beaded Row Extensions
- Thicker weft holds more hair
- Less hair can be used for installation
- Hair feels very light, never heavy
- No braids, clips or adhesives used
- Hair is reusable for 9 to 12 months
Perfect Match
Ideal for more dense, thicker hair types because the weft is thicker which holds more hair. We do not suggest this method for finer hair.
Beaded weft extensions can give the look of overall fullness with just one row. Beaded weft extensions are ideal for wavy, curly and extra curly hair.
Styling
You can wear many different types of hair styles because of the placement of extensions around the entire head. Wear in high buns, ponytails or braids or heat-styled with flat iron or curling iron.
Maintenance & Wear
Hair needs to be at least 4-6 inches long to install. Wear up to 4 to 8 weeks before adjustment is needed. With proper care, hair can be reused and can last up to 1 year.
Tape In Extensions
Also known as Skin Weft Extensions, our Tape In Hair Extensions are made of 100% virgin European hair. Strips of seamless weft tracks are attached near the scalp using a high grade adhesive tape to sandwich extensions between slices of natural hair. They are designed to mimic hair growing right from the scalp and they look completely natural.
Benefits of Tape In Extensions
- Lightweight and lie flat
- Easy to install and remove
- Minimal application time
- Allows hair growth underneath
- Blends seamlessly into natural hair
- Hair is reusable for 6 to 9 months
Perfect Match
Ideal for adding length and volume, especially to thin hair around the face because hair will lie flat. Tape-in extensions are also a great choice for people with fine hair because they are very lightweight. A full head of tape-ins won’t look or feel heavy at all.
Styling
Tape-in extensions are great when you want wear longer styles. Because they apply with relative ease, they are great for a special occasion or upstyles. They work well for hairstyles with long layers or bob hairstyles.
Maintenance & Wear
Hair needs to be at least 4-6 inches long to install. Wear up to 6 weeks before adjustment is needed. With proper care, hair can be reused and last up to 9 months.
Microlink Hair Extensions
Also known as i-Tip Extensions or Fusion Extensions, our Microlink Hair Extensions are made of 100% virgin European hair which is matched to your hair’s natural texture. They are often referred to as strand-by-strand method because individual 1 gram sections of hair are attached to your natural hair using a tiny bead called a microlink. No adhesive or glue is used, the bead is like a tiny clamp that secures the strands to your hair. A strand-by-strand method allows us to place hair exactly where you need it, leaving as much of your natural hair showing as you want.
Benefits of Microlink Hair Extensions
- Versatile styling options
- Very blendable, natural looking
- Won’t cause damage to your hair
- Hair fastens securely
- Hair is reusable up to 9-12 months
Perfect Match
Ideal for adding longer lengths and lots of volume. A great way to add fullness to your style or to boost areas around the face and head in sections where hair tends to be more sparse.
Styling
Microlink extensions give maximum flexibility and versatility. Hair can be worn in upstyles and ponytails, even braids. Safe for hot tools, the hair can be flat ironed or worn in waves and curls.
Maintenance & Wear
Hair needs to be at least 4-6 inches long to install. Wear up to 6 weeks before adjustment is needed. With proper care, hair can be reused and last up to 9-12 months.
Sew In Weaves
Traditional Sew In Weave
Also known as a Natural Sew In or Basic Sew In Weave, our traditional sew in weaves are installed using our high quality human virgin hair which is made into machine weft bundles. For a traditional weave, about 90% of the hair is braided down with 10% left out to cover the tracks. Afterwards, individual bundles are sewn to the base with needle and thread.
Benefits of A Traditional Sew In Weave
- Keeps hair protected
- Protective style encourages hair growth
- Allows for your natural part to show while leaving out very little hair
- Hair is reusable
- Natural looking parting to blend with your own hair
Perfect Match
A traditional weave is ideal for adding length and fullness for clients with medium to thick hair density. It can also be ideal for finer hair if installed properly.
Styling
Hot tools are safe for your weave, so your hair can be worn straight or styled into waves and curls.
Maintenance & Wear
Great for growing out shorter styles, hair needs to be only 3-5 inches long for a traditional weave. This type of weave can be worn 6-8 weeks before removal and reinstallation. Hair is reusable. The longevity of your hair extensions depend on which hair grade you choose.
Versatile Sew In Weave
A versatile sew in weave is just like it sounds…versatile! Because a lot of the natural hair is left out, a partial weave offers more flexibility in terms of styling options. Our weaves are made of high quality human virgin hair which is made into machine weft bundles. For a versatile weave, less hair braided down with more hair being left out for blending. In a versatile weave installation, we leave out the sides, back and a section at the top of the head and focus on an area around the crown.
Benefits of A Versatile Sew In Weave
- Maximum style flexibility
- Allows for versatile parting of the hair
- More styling options like a high bun are possible
- Can be blended seamlessly into your own hair
- Hair is reusable
Perfect Match
Perfect for any hair type! A partial weave is ideal for someone who is happy keeping their color and texture as is, adding length and volume with matching hair. If you want to keep all your styling options open – upstyles, buns and ponytails – this is a great option for you.
Styling
Hot tools are safe for your weave, so your hair can be worn straight or styled into waves and curls.
Maintenance & Wear
Hair needs to be only 4-6 inches long all around for a versatile sew in weave. This type of weave can be worn 6-8 weeks before removal and reinstallation. Hair is reusable. The longevity of your hair extensions depend on which hair grade you choose.
Flip Over Sew In Weave
Also known as a No Part Sew In, a Flip Over Sew In Weave is a sew in without a part. To create a part, the hair is flipped over. Most of the hair is braided down, leaving out a section at the top. This bit of natural hair left covers the tracks and allows you to wear your hear to the left or the right with lots of volume. A flip over sew in weave is made for deep wavy or curly textures only.
Benefits of A Flip Over Sew In Weave
- Wavy and curly textures only
- Looks gorgeous with naturally curly hair
- Gives lot of volume and fullness
- Keeps hair protected and encourages hair growth
- Hair is reusable
Perfect Match
Best for deep wavy or curly hairstyles. Ideal for those who want a highly textured look with flexible part options. This is a very flexible protective style because not much hair is left out.
Styling
Part it left, right or middle…or just do that sexy flip. Wear it up in a high bun or wear your curls loose.
Maintenance & Wear
Hair needs to be only 3-5 inches long. This type of weave can be worn 6-8 weeks before removal and reinstallation. Hair is reusable. The longevity of your hair extensions depend on which hair grade you choose.
Lace Closure Sew In Weave
A sew in weave that uses a closure, lace closure or silk closure to mimic your natural parting. A lace closure sew in weaves is made of high quality human virgin hair which is made into machine weft bundles and attached to a closure for installation. For a sew in weave, ALL of the natural hair is braided down into tracks and then the closures and wefts are sewn onto the base.
Benefits of A Lace Closure Sew In Weave
- All of your hair is braided down for a complete protective style
- The closure mimics your natural scalp
- Gives the illusion of fuller hair especially around a thin hair line
- The ultimate protective style
- Encourages hair growth
- Hair is reusable
Perfect Match
Because all the natural hair is braided down, a full weave is ideal for clients who are want to grow their hair, looking for a total color change or a complete texture change. And because the closure mimics the scalp, hair can be strategically placed right along the hair line to add fullness.
Styling
Hot tools are safe for your weave, but a full weave is a great reason to take a break from heat styling for a while. If you’ve got naturally curly hair that you typically straighten, go for a full straight weave. Your natural curly hair will be fully protected and you can save all that time with the flat iron.
Maintenance & Wear
Great for growing out shorter styles, hair needs to be only 3-5 inches long for a full weave. This type of weave can be worn 6-8 weeks before removal and reinstallation. An adjustment of the closure is due at 3-4 weeks. Hair is reusable. The longevity of your hair extensions depend on which hair grade you choose.